Vtg Japanese Art-board Shikishi

This is a vintage Japanese Shikishi paper (Artboard) painted cat clay bell. There are three basic types of shikishi paper—calligraphy (poem, haiku) only, calligraphy plus pictures, and pictures only. Since the Heian period, people have been writing waka and haiku on Shikishi paper (various sizes), but in the Meiji period, they started using paper of the current size. Recently, Shikishi paper is being used as paper to write autographs of celebrities.

• Japanese Art Board, Shikishi paper
• Hard paper  
• It can be used for decorative purposes 
• Hand-painted picture
• Design: cat clay bell
• Golden fan frame stuck on top of Shikishi paper
• Signature: Shigeru
• Paper
• Item weight: 68 grams
• Packed weight: 268 grams
• C1970
• Approx. 24.2 cm wide ×27.3 cm tall
• Good condition. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. 
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping. 

About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan.  If you have any questions please contact us.